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EV Range Anxiety; Are Swivel Seats Safe? | Talking Cars #323
This week we dive into audience questions and cover what you can do when an electric-vehicle's battery runs out on the road; why rearranging second…
How to Protect Your Catalytic Converter From Theft
Do you have a shield on your car’s catalytic converter? It could save you big bucks 🛡. See our complete street parking guide at CR.org/streetparking.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Impressions; 2023 Nissan Z Preview | Talking Cars #322
We share our first impressions of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, discussing its performance on our track, and how it stacks up to competitors…
2022 Toyota GR86 First Impressions; What’s Your “Forever” Car? | Talking Cars #321
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Toyota GR86, discussing how it performed on our track, and how it compares to the previous…
2022 Nissan Frontier & 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Impressions | Talking Cars #320
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and discuss which consumers each might appeal to….
Our ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Cars; 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Test Results | Talking Cars #319
This week we share test results for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and debate its appeal amidst newer, all-electric Hyundais that go by the same…
Yogurt Face-Off: Instant Pot vs. Sous Vide | Consumer Reports
You can save money and avoid added sugar by making your own yogurt at home. There are also products that can help. CR pits the…
2022 Genesis GV70 First Impressions; OEM Brakes vs. Aftermarket | Talking Cars #318
On this episode we share our driving impressions of the 2022 Genesis GV70, and how it compares to its larger sibling the GV80, as well…
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Driving Impressions; Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Danger | Talking Cars #317
This week we talk about Jeep's plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and share our driving impressions, as well as what…
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness; Vehicles That May Help Survive a Storm | Talking Cars #316
This week we share our driving impressions of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, and discuss how this all-terrain SUV's off-road credentials compare to the standard…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV First Impressions; Our Favorite ‘American’ Cars | Talking Cars #315
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV joins our test fleet and we share our first impressions. Find out how the all-electric EUV compares to the original…
2022 Volkswagen Taos First Impressions; Tesla Model 3 Advanced Safety Update | Talking Cars #314
This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos small SUV; its variety of powertrains, driving characteristics, and quality of cabin materials….